Meta’s Favorites Get Verified for Free
From TikTok’s U.S. only app, to Meta gifting free verification badges, here’s what’s new on your favourite platforms.
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On Starlink’s New Lagos Office, Multichoice Woes and PAPPS Card
Starlink now has an office in Lagos despite its recent issues with the regulator in Nigeria. On the front-burner for this episode of weekly Tech updates are multichoice, big bank moves and PAPPS Card.
WhatsApp Now Reads the Group Chat for You
WhatsApp now gives you a quick summary of group messages, while Threads adds trending topic markers to keep you in the loop. Here’s what’s new across your favorite social media platforms.
Setting the Record Straight: Myths vs Facts About Vaccines
Misinformation about vaccines is everywhere. From fertility fears to population control conspiracies. In this episode, Founder, ATSUR, Dr. Ayodeji Bakare (aka Doki Onifere) breaks down what’s real, what’s not, and why vaccine education still matters in Nigeria today.
MTN’s Dabengwa Data Centre Opens; Eskom wants Crypto Money; Airtel vs mPesa; and Wave’s $137 Debt Raise
While MTN plans to rival services offered Microsoft Azure, Google and Amazon with its new $120 million data centre in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria named after Sifiso Dabengwa, Eskom plans to service crypto and blockchain services. Could this help pay off Eskom’s billion rand debt? Can Eskom even service high energy […]
TTS: 1billion for African Startups, Nigeria Links NIN to Credit
$1 billion already Halfway into 2025 in Africa’s Tech Ecosystem. Here are the stories that shaped the past week in Africa’s Tech Ecosystem, from investments/deals flow to regulations, corporate news and foreign news influencing Africa.
Ads Are Coming to WhatsApp
Meta is testing ads, promoted channels, and even paid subscriptions on WhatsApp. Because who needs peace and quiet in a messaging app? Listen to learn more about your favourite social media platforms.
Instagram is putting a Teleprompter in your pocket
Forgot to memorise your script? Instagram’s Edits app now has a built-in teleprompter to help creators stay smooth on camera. Listen to learn more.
Is Social Media Finally Putting Creators First?
From Meta’s new beat markers that sync your Reels to music, to TikTok’s live DMs that take creator engagement to the next level. Here’s everything you need to stay updated on your favorite social media platforms!
